Welcome to Connections2Excellence! We are in a series about bridges and how they connect to excellence! On Faith Connection Friday, we extend the concept to connect to our faith. As we looked briefly at the varieties of bridges, one type that intrigued me is the covered bridge. One purpose of a covered bridge is to… Continue reading Coverings of Prayer
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Excellence in Variety
Welcome to connections2excellence! We are in a series about bridges and how they connect to excellence! Have you ever studied about the varieties of bridges? There are mythological or religious bridges and physical bridges. They can be permanent or temporary. They are designed to sustain a large amount of weight or a lighter weight. They… Continue reading Excellence in Variety
Bridges to Faith
Happy birthday, Connections2Excellence! It has been one year since the birth of this blog. I have been amazed at the activity and comments—Thank you so very much. This week we began a mini-series on connecting bridges to excellence. On Faith Connection Friday, we extend this concept as we connect to our faith. What do you… Continue reading Bridges to Faith
Easter — Now What?
Welcome back to connections2excellence! I am so glad you joined us today. Thank you! Did you have a wonderful Easter? How did you enjoy the weekend? Many had a holiday from the office. Little ones participated in an Easter egg hunt and found lots of bunnies, chocolate, and jelly beans. Families came together and enjoyed… Continue reading Easter — Now What?
Good Friday Reflections
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! I am so glad you joined us on this special Good Friday. The connection of the fulfillment of the Old Testament feasts and festivals to the crucifixion and resurrection has always intrigued me. At the Passover, the blood of a perfect lamb covered the doorposts of the dwellings of the… Continue reading Good Friday Reflections
How Do You Prepare for Easter?
Welcome to connections2excellence! I am so glad you joined us today! How do you prepare for Easter? Do you have any special traditions to get ready for the day? Thousands of years ago, a multitude of families diligently prepared for an upcoming celebration, complete with special feasts and activities. The tradition of the Seder service… Continue reading How Do You Prepare for Easter?
What’s Your Story?
One of the things I most enjoy is hearing life stories. Stories of someone's parents and their families. Stories surrounding where they were born and where they lived. Stories about their own families and how they met the love of their life. And stories they seem most excited to share—their children and grandchildren. Everyone has… Continue reading What’s Your Story?
A Time of Humble Surrender
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Image: ChurchArtThis week marks an important personal anniversary. It was 25 years ago that I was brought to my knees in humble surrender to the Lord due to a difficult season. I celebrate this date each year as a time of remembrance of what the Lord did in my life.… Continue reading A Time of Humble Surrender
A Colorful Life
Source: ChurchArtWelcome to Faith Connections Friday! It is such a joy to have you join us. Thank you. The Easter season is a time in which we recognize the meaning of new birth. An aspect of celebrating new birth is associated with the season celebrated later in the year--Christmas. The birth of our Savior, the… Continue reading A Colorful Life
Lessons from the Easter Bunny
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! I hope you are enjoying the season. One of the symbols of Easter is the infamous Easter bunny. It is a figure many have come to love during this season. The visit of the mythical bunny is a symbol of fertility, new birth, and the celebration of spring. Children prepare for the… Continue reading Lessons from the Easter Bunny
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